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Christian Storms

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Christian Storms
Personal information
Full nameChristian Alexander Storms
NicknameStormy
National teamU.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey
Born (1996-08-13) August 13, 1996 (age 28)
Jamestown, New York, U.S.
Alma materCanisius College
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight110 lb (50 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionDefense
LeagueNortheast Sled Hockey League

Christian A. Storms (born August 13, 1996) is an athlete that participates in men's ice sledge hockey. He is currently a member of the United States Men's Development Sled Hockey team, of which he has been a member since 2016. His career began in his youth with the Jamestown Lakers of the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York.[1][2] Other affiliations include the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team and the Northeast Passage Wildcats.

About

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Christian Storms, 23, began his sled hockey career at the age of eight in his hometown of Jamestown, New York.[3] His first venture into parasports, sled hockey (also known as ice sledge hockey and Para ice hockey) is a sport in which players are seated within specialized sleds and propel themselves using two mini hockey sticks equipped with picks on one end.[4] Born with multiple congenital abnormalities, he had developed an immediate affinity for the sled-based sport and its reliance on upper body strength.[5]

Career

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Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team

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Since 2014, Storms has played with the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team,[6] a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in Buffalo, New York. Playing as #96, he has been featured as both a player and as a defenseman. He is currently on the Buffalo Sabres Senior roster.

U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team

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Storms was first selected to the U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team in July 2016. In July 2019, he was named to the 2019-2020 USA Hockey team for a fourth consecutive season.[7] On this team he has played as #12 in the position of player and of defenseman in 2016–2017,[8] 2017-2018,[9] 2018–2019,[10] and 2019–2020.[11]

References

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  1. ^ O, Alex. "Jmst. Lakers Sled/Special Hockey – The Lakeside Ledger". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  2. ^ "OBSERVER's Christian Storms selected to 2019-20 US Men's Development Sled Hockey Team | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  3. ^ "Taken By Storms | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  4. ^ "Para Ice Hockey - About the Sport". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  5. ^ griffinadmin (2016-12-09). "Taking sled hockey by Storms". The Griffin | Canisius College. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  6. ^ "Team Roster | Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey". www.buffalosabressledhockey.org. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  7. ^ Hockey, U. S. A. (2019-07-26). "Rosters Named for 2019-20 Development Sled Hockey Teams". Team USA Hockey. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  8. ^ "2016-17 Developmental Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  9. ^ "2017-18 U.S. Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
  10. ^ "2018-19 U.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  11. ^ "2019-20 U.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.

Draft to submit

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